Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

anew

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

without a doubt

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

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From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

any disease easily transmitted by contact

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

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From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading THE LADY'S HUSBAND.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE LADY'S HUSBAND.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

not any; not one

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

carry out

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LADY'S HUSBAND.

concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.

in or at the place that

From this reading His mind was concerned now as to where and how the contagion hid itself, reappearing as it had done, again and again in unlikely places; for there could be assuredly no home for it in air, or sea, or land.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was impossible but that Caius should take a keen interest in his medical work.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading It was, however, natural to him to be more interested in the general weal than in the individual, more interested in a theoretical problem than in its practical working.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading It was the first time that he had stood alone to fight disease, and the weight of the responsibility added zest to his care of each particular case.